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'Get rid of Trump': Democrats united on some things - but divided on others - as Biden leads debate
The former US vice president clashed with frontrunners Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in last night’s debate.
War veteran Tulsi Gabbard to run for US presidency
Her announcement comes ahead of what is expected to be a wave of high-profile candidates throwing their hats in the ring.
Head to head: Seven interesting races to watch in the US midterms
Some of the races are virtually tied in the polls – can the Democrats flip enough seats to take back the House?
FBI's deputy director steps down after long-running criticism from Trump
The White House said it played no role in Andrew McCabe’s departure.
Al Franken to resign from US Senate over accusations of sexual misconduct
This means he is the second Democrat forced out in a week over allegaions of harrassment.
'So, uh, what's been going on since I've been gone?': Obama returns to public spotlight
The former president said he hoped to pass the baton on to the leaders of the future.
'I won't see Trump's inauguration, I'll be over the Atlantic': US Ambassador bows out with Obama
“There is a lot of unpredictability ahead of us. I’m an optimist by nature … I hope President Trump is successful.”
Bono says Trump is 'potentially the worst idea that ever happened to America'
Meanwhile, former US President George Bush Snr is said to be voting for Hillary Clinton.
Clinton rows back on 'deplorables' remark after backlash
Donald Trump said it was her “worst mistake of the political season”.
"A world-class liar" - Donald Trump has just taken an absolutely almighty pop at Hillary
The presumptive Republican nominee for the US presidency unleashed a no-holds-barred attack this evening in New York.
She's done it: Hillary Clinton claims Democratic presidential nomination
She has also won the California primary.
Donald Trump wants to scrap the J-1 programme
As part of a range of immigration policies the Republican wants to introduce measures that could impact on the Irish in America.
Former US president Jimmy Carter has announced he is battling cancer
90-year-old Carter served as Democratic president between 1976 and 1980.
Yes, Hillary Clinton is running for US president
She has announced her candidacy.
Fox News named 'most trusted' news channel in America
Don’t tell Russell Brand.
California to become first US state to ban plastic bags
Under the Californian legislation, single-use plastic bags would disappear from grocery stores and pharmacies from 1 July, 2015.
Here's why this former US presidential candidate is in Dublin this week
Gary Hart is on fact-finding mission on behalf of Secretary of State John Kerry.
Obama will continue to be 'a strong ally' of Ireland - Jen O’Malley Dillon
President Obama’s former deputy campaign manager said politics was a difficult career regardless of your gender.
US facing government shutdown over Obamacare
House Republicans attached an amendment to the government spending bill that would delay the healthcare legislation by a year.
Ronald Reagan could have 3.4 million square miles of ocean named after him
A United States government committee discussed a bill this week which would rename the Exclusive Economic Zone after the former President.
Here's what the poison sent to Barack Obama can do
The toxin ricin is feared – with good reason.
Column: Who were the greatest and worst US presidents - and why?
On the eve of Obama’s second inauguration, Felix M Larkin looks at what it takes to be considered a great president – and why it matters.
Photo: Obama gets new official photograph
He’s all smiles.
Former presidential candidate John Kerry to be new US Secretary of State
The veteran Democratic senator will succeed Hillary Clinton in the new year provided he is confirmed by his colleagues in the senate.
After Newtown massacre, Obama backs ban on assault weapons
The US president has thrown his support behind a Democratic senator’s attempts to reintroduce a ban on certain types of guns, a ban which expired eight years ago.
Obama and Romney to have lunch at the White House
This will be the first time the two will have met since the election. What will they talk about?
Poll finds Irish American voters leaning towards Obama - but only just
The IrishCentral poll found 51 per cent of Irish American voters plan to vote for Barack Obama with 48 per cent leaning towards Mitt Romney.
Both White House campaigns: We're winning
Is somebody in the White House race being economical with the truth? A look at how the US presidential race stands right now.
As it happened: Obama and Romney battle in the final US presidential debate
Ding ding ding! Tonight Barack Obama and Mitt Romney battle it out over foreign policy in the final US presidential of the election. Let’s see what happens.
VIDEO: Sesame Street ask Barack Obama to take down Big Bird ad
The Barack Obama campaign has made an ad mocking Mitt Romney over his Big Bird comments – but Sesame Street isn’t happy.
Obama raises $181 million in September in campaign boost
It was the biggest monthly cash take by Obama in the 2012 presidential race – but how will it compare to Romney’s donations?
Ahead of Obama vs Romney: Top 5 moments from US presidential debates
Obama and Romney will go head to head for the first time in a presidential debate tonight – but here’s 5 stand-out moments from previous presidential races.
Congressman asks for forgiveness in TV ad after rape comments
Senate hopeful Todd Akin has apologised for his comments at the weekend but President Barack Obama has now waded into the row.
Video: Osama bin Laden film accused of being Obama re-election stunt
The films makers insist that the film isn’t aimed to benefit Barack Obama as he seeks re-election.
Clint Eastwood and Jenna Jameson endorse Mitt Romney
Barack Obama can console himself with the fact that he still has George Clooney’s support. That counts for something, right?
Still got it: Bill Clinton viewed favourably by 66pc of Americans - poll
Latest Gallup poll suggests Clinton could be a key player in Obama’s push for a second presidential term.
Congress fumes following revelation that US Olympic uniforms are made in China
“They should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them,” declared Senator Harry Reid.
Romney raises $35m more than Obama in June
Mitt Romney raised $106 million in June while Barack Obama raised $71 million.
Jury to begin deliberations in John Edwards case
The former US presidential candidate is on trial for six corruption charges related to his White House run in 2008.
Designer testifies at John Edwards trial over donations from 101-year-old
The former US presidential candidate denies using campaign donations from the elderly millionaire to cover up his pregnant mistress.
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